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…Boston with a different plan?
I wasn’t nervous about running Boston this year. I wasn’t nervous about the course. I was planning on running this marathon like I’ve run the other 6. I was planning on replaying the same mantras in my...
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…before Boston 2012
I’m all in! The boy and I took an easy jog this morning before heading to the Boston Expo today for some most necessary items. Tomorrow is the day and heat is on the way! BAA has sent numerous emails...
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…Boston 2012; Quick Update
It wasn’t pretty. I figure if elites are collapsing and pulling out of the race, it’s got to be warm. Thanks for everyone’s support and well wishes! You are making me feel so much better about a race...
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…Boston 2012; Part 1: Pre Race
After obsessing about the weather, but never seeing a change, I came to grips with the fact that I’d be starting the Boston Marathon in the mid-70s. By the time I was halfway, it would be close to...
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…Boston 2012; Part 2: The Race
WARNING: Several references to puking (i.e. the liquid laugh, spray the puree) are made in this post. And I can think of only one person who will truly appreciate it. Stop now if you’d rather not...
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…the Front Range Sprint Relay
This was the race that wasn’t. Or couldn’t. Because of this. The High Park Fire. Early Saturday morning, a small fire broke out just 15 miles west of Fort Collins, Colorado; the check-in and start area...
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…away from the wildfires!
I’ve been a little distracted with all the fires in Colorado. First it was High Park Fire, destroying the boy’s and my Fort Collins playground. He lives just 15 miles from the fire and he has been...
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…week 4: Greenland Trail 50k Training
Week 4 Total: 50.8 miles* Monday: 5.5 miles It was another windy day by my work, so I decided to head north and run where there was less wind. I found a new path in Loveland that was perfect for an...
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…week 6: Greenland Trail 50k Training
Week 6 Total: 56.43 miles Monday: 5.75 miles As a teacher, I get those random government holidays. For President’s Day, I left the house for a slow recovery run around town. Holy WIND! My favorite,...
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…Horsetooth Half Marathon Recap
So, I ran this on Sunday: I don’t know why I choose these types of races and expect to PR, but that’s exactly what I expected. And I expected it in the minutes. Might have been a little lofty but I...
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